Matthew 5:4

Some people are very sad now, and they cry, but God will make them feel better, and they will be really happy.

Plain English Version

In The King James Version

Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted.

In Context

3Jesus said, “Some people know that they need God very much. All right, God will take those people into his family, and they will be really happy.

5Some people know that they are weak, and they don’t try to be important. But later God will give them everything in the world, and they will be really happy.

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Matthew Henry on Matthew 5:4-13

The Sermon on the Mount. 3 Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. 4 Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted. 5 Blessed are the meek: for they shall inherit the earth. 6 Blessed are they which do hunger and thirst after righteousness: for they shall be filled. 7 Blessed are the merciful: for they shall obtain mercy. 8 Blessed are the pure in heart: for they shall see God. 9 Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God. 10 Blessed are they… Read the whole commentary →

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